Where and how will Sisters grow?
The City of Sisters has kicked off a public process to help determine where the city will grow in the next 20 years. City of Sisters staff is working up a Sisters Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Amendment proposal. A UGB is a line drawn on... — Updated 5/14/2024 Full story
RV park zone change back before planners
Proposed code changes to facilitate a boutique RV park at the former site of the Conklin Guest House on the corner of Barclay Drive and Camp Polk Road/Locust Street are back before the Sisters Planning Commission on Thursday, May 16. The... — Updated 5/14/2024 Full story
Marking a century at The Lodge
Margaret Helen Fine, tagged "June Bug" at an early age by her father because she never lit for very long, has been known for all her adult life as June Phillips, after marrying her husband... — Updated 5/16/2024 Full story
Arrest made in assault in Sisters
A 21-year-old Bend man is under arrest for allegedly assaulting a ride share driver and stealing his vehicle in Sisters. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a report of an assault and theft of... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Deputies arrest wanted person near Sisters
A deputy with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was conducting routine patrol in the area of Forest Road 4606 near Sisters on May 5 when the deputy discovered a camp believed to be occupied by a Leah Marie Sharp, a 37-year-old... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Seeking solutions to housing challenges
Housing is a real challenge for many folks in Sisters. There's not a lot available, especially for rent, and prices are very high for people who work for Central Oregon wages. Housing... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
- Sheriff's Office to host community academy
- Electricity demand to jump 30 percent
- Community policing in action
- County mulls RVs as rental units
- Sisters to take on housing challenges
- CEC protects power lines in Sisters
- City crews work 365 days a year
- Marking Arbor Day in a tree city
- Panel of professors weighs wildfire risk for 2024
- Sisters man arrested in Redmond burglaries
- Fire consumes shop, two rare cars
- Building 'affordable' is a real challenge
- C4C awards $7,000 for community building
- Planners mull development code changes
- Sisters ready for election
- Deschutes County Livestock Association rides again
- How much water is in that snow?
- USFS showcases new headquarters
- Hearing will address code changes for RV park
- Washington man sentenced after Sisters incident
- Fire district confirms new chief
- Riehle shaped natural world in Sisters
- Struggling with housing in Sisters
Students receive flight scholarships
Sisters residents Katie Ryan and Keegan Kroytz received unique full-scholarship opportunities for flight training in the amount of $11,000, thanks to EAA Chapter 1345 of Bend and the Ray Aviation Scholarship program administered by the... — Updated 5/14/2024 Full story
Pops Concert will support Sisters music
The town of Sisters has often been described as “artsy and vibrant.” From the Sisters Quilt Show, to SFF Presents, to Sisters Arts Association events, the activities held in this small town embody these descriptions. The Sisters School... — Updated 5/16/2024 Full story
- Helping youth deal with grief
- Sisters High School Pageant supports FAN
- Banners honor Sisters Class of 2024
- Jazz Choir sings on Oregon Coast
- Sisters student earns his wings
- SHS Pageant raises funds for families
- ARTifacts opens up creativity to community
- Sisters Middle School Honor Roll
- ARTifacts Art Experience opens up creativity to community
- Scholarships support experiences
- Exploring the geological frontier
Sisters lodger receives national award
For a number of years, FivePine Lodge has received some kind of national award from Tripadvisor, but this year they hit it out of the park. They were named number three in the country for... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Sisters employment holds steady
EDCO (Economic Development of Central Oregon) has released their 2024 employer survey showing the 12 largest employers in Sisters Country. Black Butte Ranch remained at the top of the list... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
Sculptor featured at Sisters gallery
Toriizaka Art will host an exhibition of celebrated artist Chas Martin. Martin, who lives in Portland, is a visual artist who communicates his philosophy and musings in his work. His sculptures, masks, and paintings are inspired by dreams... — Updated 5/14/2024 Full story
Summer concert lineup announced
SFF Presents returns with Summer Concerts at Sisters Art Works, unveiling a dynamic lineup that promises unforgettable performances at the outdoor venue in July and August. The series kicks... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
PMR art center opens residency applications
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art and Agriculture (PMRCAA) has announced an open call for applicants to its seventh annual residency program, which brings world-class artists, ecological scientists, researchers, and scholars to Sisters from... — Updated 5/7/2024 Full story
- Author presents YA fantasy novel
- Weather Machine returns to Sisters
- Sisters adds event for Fourth of July
- Nugget columnist offers book of Scottie wisdom
- Anna Moss and the Nightshades bring Amnesty to The Belfry
- Rodeo names grand marshals
- Scottish band wows a packed house
- Singing brings community together at The Belfry
- Fourth Friday spring artwalk in Sisters
- Author shares historical fiction
- Rodeo season kicks off in Sisters
- Exploring the history and future of the Lazy Z Ranch
- Jazz to be featured at Black Butte Ranch
- Sisters Rodeo unveils 2024 poster
- Big Ponderoo releases full festival schedule
- Celtic roots music on tap at The Belfry
- Black Butte Ranch featured in novel
Girls track and field district champs
A well-balanced day on the track, coupled with bright spots in the field, earned the Outlaw girls' team its second consecutive 3A Special District 4 title after two days of action at Reed... — Updated 5/14/2024 Full story
Outlaws looking ahead to playoff action
Senior Night ended on a high note for the Outlaws. The Sisters Varsity Baseball team blanked Harrisburg last week for a League record of 15-3. A shutout win capped off a four-game week:... — Updated 5/14/2024 Full story
Outlaws softball squad honors senior in final game
Cooper Alport's final at-bat lasted longer than any other last Friday at Reed Stadium. Adding foul tip after foul tip to a full count, Cooper stayed alive for 14 pitches. She's a fighter,... — Updated 5/14/2024 Full story
- Outlaws boys place fourth in District
- Outlaws golfers close out season
- Girls tennis sends six to next round
- Boys tennis competes at district tournament
- Red-hot Outlaws baseball on a roll
- Varsity softball earns elusive win at Siuslaw
- Sisters hosts district track meet this week
- Outlaws golfers show some game in multi-course run
- Girls tennis undefeated in conference play
- Outlaws face White Buffs on court
- Freshmen shine in track action
- Whychus Overlook project starts next week
- Recreating with wolves in Central Oregon's forests
- Sisters snowmobiler is a champion
- Equestrian team rides high in Sisters
- Lady Outlaws singles tennis players dominate
- Girls win Mazama Invitational
- Boys tennis ties in match against Madras
- Outlaws sweep La Pine, face Elmira
- Sisters Athletic Club hosts award-winning author
- Outlaws host vengeful visitors from La Pine
- Runners rumble through Sisters
- Athletes head to volleyball nationals
- Outlaws golfer scores hole-in-one
- Outlaws softball gains strength
- Sisters Outlaws track teams complete busy week
- Girls tennis defeats The Dalles
- Local players headed to national volleyball tourney
- Record turnout for Little League opener
- Outlaws matchup against The Dalles in tennis
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